 Ippei Hara

 The energetic superstar wants to retire by performing comic monologues together in the end, but the people around him do not agree. ......

 Downtown's Masanori Hamada appeared in a studio in Tokyo wearing his familiar American casual fashion. Two months after Matsumoto Hitoshi's hiatus, he has been single-handedly defending his show and seems to be eagerly awaiting his partner's return. However, TV station officials are ......

Masatoshi Hamada Makes Surprise Appearance in Tokyo Studio, “Waiting for My Partner!” Unshakeable Belief on Display

 Takahiro Kagawa

 After losing its charismatic founder, the entertainment agency may lose its signature actresses... Popular actors from the entertainment agency "A Team" are leaving one after another. The future of Riho Yoshioka, the reigning breadwinner, is drawing attention. We asked her directly...

Amid Founder&#8217;s Passing, Popular Actors Depart Agency, Riho Yoshioka Addresses Rumors of Transfer

 Yusuke Kondo

 Erina Arai, who is on maternity leave, announced her resignation from "Good Morning" which she had worked for 8 years! Morning," where she had served for eight years. There has been speculation that the reason for her departure is that she was heavily bashed for announcing her "child-bearing" marriage on the show in April 2011, but the reality is quite different...

Erina Arai&#8217;s Departure from Program Amid Pregnancy Announcement Controversy Sparks Speculation, Latest Station Reputation and Potential for Return Discussed

 Shu Nishihara, Yoshito Murata

 Actress Yui Aragaki appeared in a quiet upscale residential area wearing a bucket hat and a large mask. Three years after her "runaway marriage" to Minamoto Hoshino, rumors of a "separation and breakup" are circulating in the entertainment world. What is the truth behind the rumors?

Yui Aragaki and Gen Hoshino Embrace Ultra-Luxury New Life in Rare 3LDK Property Exceeding 1.5 Million Yen, Cultivating a &#8216;Top-Secret Married Life&#8217;

 Ippei Hara (1st photo)

 Seiko Matsuda's first TV appearance since the death of her daughter Sayaka Kanda in "MUSIC FAIR" has become a hot topic. She is said to be so well alive and well that some in NHK are even suggesting that she be the centerpiece of this year's Kohaku.

Overcoming Sayaka&#8217;s Tragedy and Starting in Earnest! Seiko Matsuda&#8217;s long-awaited TV appearance has already &#8220;spurred a theory of her return to Kohaku&#8221;.

 A native of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Hiroyuki Sasaki became a reporter for FRIDAY at the age of 31 and has reported numerous scoops. Since then, he has continued to work mainly for weekly magazines. Currently, he also appears on TV and radio as a commentator.

 Hiroyuki Sasaki, entertainment journalist

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 On March 28, Matsumoto Hitoshi will hold his first oral argument against Bunshun at the Tokyo District Court. Matsumoto himself is keeping quiet in anticipation of the trial, but his "cronies" are making a lot of noise instead. ......

The Strangeness of Luna Shimotsuki and the &#8220;Matsumoto Hitoshi Cheering Squad&#8221; that Slams Weekly Magazines &#8220;Without Touching on the Report&#8230;

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Mixed martial artist, performer, sake taster, member of the House of Councilors, and more... This is the life of the "ever-changing trickster

 Mixed martial artist, performer, member of the House of Councilors... Genki Sudo has many faces. What is he doing now? He says he has "avoided" taking over the family izakaya business since he was a child. ......

Former MMA Star Genki Sudo Takes on New Role as Pub Boss in Koto Ward, Shifting Away from Family Business

 Shinji Hamasaki

 After 20 years of hard work, he won the top of 5,457 people with his unique "fantasy comic storytelling"!

 Machiura Pinku is the 22nd champion of "R-1 Grand Prix" and has won the title. He reached the top of 5,457 participants, the largest number in history, with his fictional "fantasy comic storytelling" featuring many famous people, but his unique style of comedy was met with controversy.

Exclusive Interview: Machiura Pink Credits Three Mentors for Victory as 22nd Champion of R-1 Grand Prix

 Aika Kanda

 No.45] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda, who had taken the entrance exam for junior high school, elementary school, and university on three occasions, was taking the junior high school entrance exam for the first time in six years, and was attending cram school. There, she experienced a series of shocking events and exciting experiences that she could not have experienced in elementary school. ......

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Discusses Unusual Stimulus Brought by Junior High School Entrance Exams

 In mid-February, Takahiko Fujii was spotted walking on the street in front of NTV. His dashing walk had the aura of a "favorite male announcer ranking" No. 1. At a variety show he appeared on, he also talked about the inside story of how he became a freelance announcer. His popularity seems to be unshakable.

Takahiko Fujii Set to Become Independent After Hinting at Financial Gain, Maintains Popularity as Face of NTV&#8217;s Nighttime

 Yuji Ehara

 Actress Anju Tanaka, who has a career as a police officer, took on the challenge of her first full-fledged gravure photo shoot. We asked her to talk about her time as a police officer, what made her decide to become an actress, and her goals for the future.

 We interviewed Anju Tanaka, an actress with a career as a police officer, who took on her first full-fledged gravure shoot for "FRIDAY," currently on sale.

From Law Enforcement to Limelight: Anju Tanaka&#8217;s Surprising Gravure Debut

 Takero Yui

 A popular Johnny's Jr. group, "Ae! Group" of popular Johnny's Jr. Group" finally made their CD debut, but their popularity is in jeopardy as resale ticket prices for their subsequent dome performances have dropped to as low as 500 yen.

The Dome Disappointment and Tragic Turn for Ae! Group&#8217;s Anticipated Performance

 Keisuke Nishi

 Marin Honda announced her retirement in January 2012. She has been in a relationship with male figure skater Masama Uno for a while... This time, this magazine spotted the two on a date, holding hands with their lover!

Figure Skaters Honda Marin and Uno Shoma Spotted Hand-in-Hand After Luxury Shopping

 Takahiro Kagawa (1st)

 Mari Takahashi, a former freelance TV announcer, was scheduled to run for a seat in the Tokyo 15 ward by-election for the National Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), but her candidacy was canceled and she became a topic of controversy. At the same time, she broke up with a Travis Japan member with whom she had been in a relationship for six years. Is there a connection?

Mari Takahashi Spotted in Bali Dating Photos with Travis Japan Members

 Diesuke Takahashi

 In April, Yoko Oginome will celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut as a singer. Once known as "Oginome Chan," she has taken the world by storm, and in recent years, her "bubbly dance" "Dancing Hero" has brought her back into the limelight.

Embracing Transformation Through Love and Loss, From High-Cut Swimsuits to Insect Fascination

 Shinji Hasuo

 The "future" of the national idol "Arashi" is not clear. ...... Johnny's ceased to exist due to the sexual assault issue of Mr. Kitagawa. Kazunari Ninomiya has gone independent and Satoshi Ono is on a leave of absence, although he will continue his activities with Arashi. ......

Uncertainty Looms Over Arashi Fan Club&#8217;s 120 Billion Yen Collection Amidst Jun Matsumoto&#8217;s Independent Report

 Shima Sota

 In addition to his own idol activities, Tadayoshi Okura of SUPER EIGHT (formerly Kanjani Eight) has recently been producing junior members of his office. Now, his project to produce junior members of the company has come under fire...

Backlash Erupts as Former Kanjani∞ Member Tadayoshi Okura&#8217;s Junior-Produced Project Sparks Shock Among Fans

 Saki Hotta (1st and 3rd), Kazuhiko Nakamura (2nd), Hiroyuki Sato (5th)

 The new series of "Special Investigation 9" starring Akihiko Inohara will start in April, and Inohara, who also continues his role as the MC of "Admachi", has been largely unaffected by the sexual assault. She is not affected by the sexual assault, but she and Higashiyama Noriyuki, who was once the head of SMILE, have a different story to tell....

Inohara Yoshihiko and Higashiyama Noriyuki Navigate Tokuso 9 as They Embody the Supervisory Image Demanded by the Times in New Series

 Yuri Adachi

 Former V6 "Junichi Okada" opened his official X (formerly Twitter) this February. His post showing his fan-oriented side has been praised.

Former V6 Member Junichi Okada&#8217;s Social Media Response to Deceased Fan&#8217;s Daughter During Hiatus Sparks Discussion, Earns Praise as True Idol

 The sports information program "Suport! The show will return on March 31 after an eight-year hiatus. The program was welcomed with open arms after the decision was made to bring it back, but the mood at the production site is said to be one of apathy even before the first broadcast. Why is this?

Surprising Appointment of Comedy Duo “Chidori” as MCs for Fuji Television&#8217;s “Sport!” Revival Sparks Dismay in Production Field After Eight-Year Hiatus

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st photo: Hirano), Yusuke Kondo (1st photo: Kishi), Ippei Hara (1st photo: Jinguji)

 On March 2, "Number_i" appeared on NHK's song program "Venue 101. The performance they gave there was so amazing that it is said to change the future of idols in Japan, and is now the talk of the town.

Number_i&#8217;s Dance Showcase on NHK Music Program Sparks Discussion on Reshaping Japanese Perception of Idols

 He is involved in program production in a wide range of genres including variety, news, and sports programs. He has also planned and published many books on female TV announcers, idols, and the TV industry. While working on documentary programs, he became interested in history and recently published "Ieyasu was dead in Sekigahara" (Takeshobo Shinsho). She has also published the e-book series "Ibun chakurezuregusa" (Different Stories about Craftsmen).

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 Fumi Nikaido stars in "Eye Love You" (TBS), a drama about her love affair with a Korean actor. The drama has been well received and is a good ...... for her to enter Hollywood.

&#8220;Eye Love You” Not a Waste of Fumi Nikaido&#8217;s Talent; Success on Netflix Propels Her Toward Hollywood

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Serialization: The Staff Saw It! Weekly "The other side of TV" Inside story of Television

 The fifth episode of the Sadawo Abe-starring drama, "It's Not Even Inappropriate! starring Sadawo Abe, recorded the program's highest average household rating of 8.3% for the fifth episode. The first episode of the drama series has also been viewed over 4 million times, making it the talk of the winter drama season.

&#8220;Futekisetsu ni mo Hodo ga Aru!&#8221; Dominates Conversations as Television Industry Insiders Flock to Watch, Leaving Few Unaffected by its Impact

 Sota Shima (2nd), Kojiro Yamada (3rd), Shu Nishihara (4~6)

 Tomohisa Yamashita will star in the drama "Blue Moment" which will start on Fuji TV in April. It was also announced that Ryo Nishikido will also appear in "Re: Revenge". The two "quitting Janis" are attracting a lot of attention...

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Masatoshi Hamada Makes Surprise Appearance in Tokyo Studio, “Waiting for My Partner!” Unshakeable Belief on Display

Amid Founder’s Passing, Popular Actors Depart Agency, Riho Yoshioka Addresses Rumors of Transfer

Erina Arai’s Departure from Program Amid Pregnancy Announcement Controversy Sparks Speculation, Latest Station Reputation and Potential for Return Discussed

Yui Aragaki and Gen Hoshino Embrace Ultra-Luxury New Life in Rare 3LDK Property Exceeding 1.5 Million Yen, Cultivating a ‘Top-Secret Married Life’

Overcoming Sayaka’s Tragedy and Starting in Earnest! Seiko Matsuda’s long-awaited TV appearance has already “spurred a theory of her return to Kohaku”.

The Strangeness of Luna Shimotsuki and the “Matsumoto Hitoshi Cheering Squad” that Slams Weekly Magazines “Without Touching on the Report…

Former MMA Star Genki Sudo Takes on New Role as Pub Boss in Koto Ward, Shifting Away from Family Business

Exclusive Interview: Machiura Pink Credits Three Mentors for Victory as 22nd Champion of R-1 Grand Prix

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Discusses Unusual Stimulus Brought by Junior High School Entrance Exams

Takahiko Fujii Set to Become Independent After Hinting at Financial Gain, Maintains Popularity as Face of NTV’s Nighttime

From Law Enforcement to Limelight: Anju Tanaka’s Surprising Gravure Debut

The Dome Disappointment and Tragic Turn for Ae! Group’s Anticipated Performance

Figure Skaters Honda Marin and Uno Shoma Spotted Hand-in-Hand After Luxury Shopping

Mari Takahashi Spotted in Bali Dating Photos with Travis Japan Members

Embracing Transformation Through Love and Loss, From High-Cut Swimsuits to Insect Fascination

Uncertainty Looms Over Arashi Fan Club’s 120 Billion Yen Collection Amidst Jun Matsumoto’s Independent Report

Backlash Erupts as Former Kanjani∞ Member Tadayoshi Okura’s Junior-Produced Project Sparks Shock Among Fans

Inohara Yoshihiko and Higashiyama Noriyuki Navigate Tokuso 9 as They Embody the Supervisory Image Demanded by the Times in New Series

Former V6 Member Junichi Okada’s Social Media Response to Deceased Fan’s Daughter During Hiatus Sparks Discussion, Earns Praise as True Idol

Surprising Appointment of Comedy Duo “Chidori” as MCs for Fuji Television’s “Sport!” Revival Sparks Dismay in Production Field After Eight-Year Hiatus

Number_i’s Dance Showcase on NHK Music Program Sparks Discussion on Reshaping Japanese Perception of Idols

“Eye Love You” Not a Waste of Fumi Nikaido’s Talent; Success on Netflix Propels Her Toward Hollywood

“Futekisetsu ni mo Hodo ga Aru!” Dominates Conversations as Television Industry Insiders Flock to Watch, Leaving Few Unaffected by its Impact

Tomohisa Yamashita and Ryo Nishikido Return to Prime-Time Dramas on Commercial Networks, True Value to Be Tested Amidst Absence of Past Considerations